Progressives get nasty to fight Trump

Normally, it wouldn’t be worth discussing, and it was probably a mistake to engage with or pay any attention to such postings in the first place. It’s exactly what the ragebaiter wants. But the responses to the conservative protests were notable: lamenting “political correctness,” calling critics “snowflakes,” decrying “virtue signaling,” posting the famous meme of the screaming woman protesting President Donald Trump’s first inauguration, even quoting the old Ben Shapiro line, “Facts don’t care about your feelings.”

Progressives get nasty to fight Trump

TL;DR

  • Some progressives are adopting aggressive online tactics, mirroring Trump-era strategies.
  • This shift is driven by a perceived failure of polite discourse to effectively challenge political opponents like Donald Trump.
  • The 'dirtbag left' is characterized by vulgarity and a willingness to engage in online 'mudwrestling' with opponents.
  • Political candidates with controversial pasts are gaining support from online activists who prioritize electoral victory.
  • The trend reflects a disillusionment with traditional liberal politeness as an effective political strategy.